Keysight LCR Meter

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking to procure a Keysight Precision LCR Meter E4980B, specifically requiring an authorized reseller to supply the instrument. The solicitation, numbered 80NSSC899058Q, is for a specialized scientific measurement device with operational frequencies from 20 Hz to 2 MHz and 0.05% basic accuracy. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning vendors must demonstrate full compliance with all technical specifications to be considered. Quotes are due by April 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Vendors must provide two points of contact and ensure compliance with various federal acquisition regulations, including telecommunications equipment restrictions and export control provisions.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, specifically targeting authorized Keysight resellers. The estimated procurement value is $24,574.50, with a planned delivery date of May 31, 2025. The place of performance is located in Cleveland, OH 44135, specifically at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC category 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). The brand-specific justification emphasizes the Keysight meter's unique capabilities, including compatibility with NASA's existing acquisition software and Keysight PathWave ADS modeling software, which makes alternative vendors potentially disruptive to ongoing research and testing schedules.